King County publishes a Local Voters’ Pamphlet that contains candidate and measure information. King County Elections does not edit or fact-check candidate or measure statements, and is not responsible for their content.

Voters’ Pamphlets are always published for primary and general elections. However, for a special election, each jurisdiction that puts a measure on the ballot must request that a voters’ pamphlet be created and published.

No. King County Elections is not responsible for the content or accuracy of the statements, and we print them exactly as they are received (including any potential errors). Candidate statement word limits are based upon the number of voters within each district.

Districts choosing to participate in a local voters’ pamphlet are responsible for appointing committee members who agree to write statements. The statements are a way to persuade voters to vote for or against a measure. King County Elections is not responsible for the content or accuracy of the statements, and prints them exactly as they are received.

For general elections the Secretary of State prints a voters’ pamphlet that includes state initiatives and measures, as well as state offices. All other offices and ballot measures are printed in the King County local voters’ pamphlet.